After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Rochelle, Geneseo was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Assumption Knights by a score of 26-18.
Jackson McAvoy had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 215 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 11.9 yards per carry. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 68 yards. Kye Weinzierl also helped out as he racked up 127 rushing yards.
Maple Leafs
| Kye Weinzierl | 1 |
| Keaton Ariano | 1 |
| Jack Mickley | 1 |
Geneseo didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Weinzierl, Keaton Ariano, and Jack Mickley picked up one apiece.
The win got Geneseo back to even at 1-1. As for Assumption, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Geneseo will welcome Rock Island at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Maple Leafs' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Assumption, they will be playing at home against Muscatine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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